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The road to the Final Four runs through Houston — in more ways than one

Michael Hagerty

Posted on March 13, 2023 · Unless UH wins it all, the winner of the NCAA men's basketball national title might have to go through the No. 1-seeded Cougars. And they'll have to win a pair of games in Houston, which is hosting this year's Final Four.

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Is March the best month of the year for sports?

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Posted on March 20, 2023 · Houston Press writer and Bleav in Astros podcast host Jeff Balke says March may be the best month for sports, but it’s not his favorite.

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Houston Cougars advance to Sweet 16 in March Madness, beating Auburn

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Posted on March 20, 2023 · Houston played with the desperation of a national championship contender that wasn't ready to suffer the same fate as Purdue and Kansas — No. 1s that already were sent home.

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Bank failures and the FDIC (March 20, 2023)

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Posted on March 20, 2023 · On Monday's show: With recent news of regional bank failures, we get a refresher on what the FDIC is and does. And the UH Cougars move on to the Sweet 16.

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Houston’s Final Four organizing committee working on finishing touches

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Posted on March 16, 2023 · With March Madness now underway, many areas in Downtown Houston already have signage of Final Four activities.

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